Population 15,752 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nestor
Household size in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.71 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.92 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.76 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.60 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Nestor is a place of big households: 3.60 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods, only seven have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Nestor is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.7, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Nestor: 19.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Nestor has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five San Diego neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nestor
Renters in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.1% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.0% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Nestor rent: 58.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Nestor is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider San Diego area (7.1%). Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Nestor was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,383 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,452 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,481 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,189 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$805 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nestor costs $2,189 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider San Diego area ($2,468). Rents are up $805 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nestor
Bachelor's degrees in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nestor: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Nestor never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nestor
| Period | Nestor | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Nestor: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of San Diego's 81 neighborhoods, only four have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nestor compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor | 3.60 | 33.1 | 19.3% | 58.0% | 9.1% | 1980 | $2,189 | 18.9% | 71.8% | 11.2% |
| Palm City | 3.40 | 39.2 | 11.4% | 34.2% | 13.7% | 1975 | $2,528 | 15.8% | 77.9% | 6.5% |
| Egger Highlands | 2.93 | 35.7 | 15.7% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 1975 | $2,089 | 16.6% | 81.5% | 8.5% |
| Otay Mesa West | 3.56 | 44.6 | 9.0% | 27.1% | 4.9% | 1973 | $2,237 | 16.6% | 77.9% | 8.6% |
| Boal | 3.10 | 36.8 | 13.8% | 52.1% | 13.2% | 1965 | $1,953 | 15.1% | 76.2% | 13.4% |
| Mission Bay | 3.03 | 37.7 | 10.9% | 48.9% | 11.5% | 1988 | $2,528 | 36.8% | 87.4% | 6.4% |
| Downtown Chula Vista | 2.68 | 37.7 | 17.0% | 73.8% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,755 | 15.0% | 75.8% | 9.1% |
| Sunbow | 3.30 | 42.0 | 4.7% | 39.9% | 8.6% | 1996 | $2,892 | 41.7% | 91.4% | 4.7% |
| Lynwood Hills | 3.06 | 39.7 | 9.6% | 24.6% | 6.8% | 1977 | $2,659 | 32.3% | 88.7% | 3.8% |
| Terra Nova | 2.99 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 31.7% | 3.8% | 1980 | $3,175 | 33.3% | 90.5% | 9.1% |
| Paseo Ranchoero | 2.94 | 42.9 | 12.3% | 10.9% | 3.7% | 1988 | $3,125 | 40.5% | 88.8% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nestor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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